1. Africa

2. North Africa

3. Sahara Desert Covers most of North Africa Most people settle near oases

4. The Nile River The Blue Nile and the White Nile intersect and flow Northward

5. Egypt The Aswan High Dam has caused problems for farmers in Egypt Situated across the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt The dam has blocked the flooding of the Nile, stopping the flow of nutrients that fertilize the soil

6. Sahel Has a steppe climate that supports grazing animals Effected by Desertification- what is it?

7. Savanna Located south of the Sahel In danger of becoming arid

8. North Africa Overview

9. West Africa Climate changes from North to South Sahara desert covers the northern part of West Africa The Savanna in West Africa provides an adequate climate for farming Contains part of the tropical rainforest

10. West Africa Overview

11. East Africa Contains very hot lakes Heat from the Earth’s interior makes this region very warm Rainfall is unpredictable in this region resulting in a drought

12. The Great Rift Valley Formed by the spreading of tectonic plates Caused volcanic eruptions Resulted in a 3,700 mile trench

13. East Africa Overview

14. Central Africa Congo River provides transportation for this region The main rivers of Central Africa contain rapids and waterfalls making it difficult to travel

15. Central Africa Tropical Rainforests Warm and rainy Humid tropical climate Threatened by logging and hunting…which is called?

16. Central Africa Overview

17. Southern Africa Lies on a large plateau Major Rivers: Orange River and Limpopo River Veld- open grassland areas of South Africa